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The Monday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4) at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Lightning rank fifth with 34 points and the Maple Leafs are 14th with 30 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
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Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 14.77% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.67% | 3rd |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 14.08% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 13th |
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Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Lightning
- With 12 goals and 22 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (34 points).
- Brandon Hagel is another of Tampa Bay's top contributors currently with 29 total points (17 goals and 12 assists) to his name.
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Jake Guentzel's 29 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- In the 19 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .917, 11th in the league.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander's 11 goals and 21 assists in 24 games for Toronto add up to 32 total points on the season.
- John Tavares has totaled 29 total points (one per game) this campaign. He has 13 goals and 16 assists.
- Matthew Knies has earned seven goals on the season, chipping in 21 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz is 6-5-1 on the season, giving up 41 goals (3.5 goals against average) and collecting 312 saves with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Lightning
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed),
Andrei Vasilevskiy: Out (Undisclosed)
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Joseph Woll: Out (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Islanders | L 2-0 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |